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Sir Christopher John Dewhurst was a British gynecologist born on the 2nd of July 1920 who died on the 1st of December 2006. He served as Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London University, from 1967 to 1985, and is considered one of the founders of pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
Dewhurst is considered one of the founders of the medical specialty of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, which covers gynecologic care for girls and adolescents. His 109 peer-reviewed publications and 13 co-authored medical textbooks helped build the discipline's body of literature.
Sir Christopher Dewhurst was knighted in 1978 for his work in medicine. The honor came during his tenure as Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London University, a post he held from 1967 to 1985.
The 1st International Symposium on Gender Identity was an international medical conference held in London, United Kingdom, in 1969. Sir Christopher Dewhurst chaired the symposium and delivered its opening remarks.
Dewhurst published 109 peer-reviewed papers during his career and co-wrote 13 medical textbooks. He is also considered one of the founders of the medical specialty of pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
Dewhurst served as president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1975 to 1978. The college is the leading professional body governing obstetrics and gynaecology in Britain.